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USM Center for STEM Education Funds Teaching Kits for K-12 Schools

By: Ivonne Kawas “STEMontheGo,” an initiative of The University of Southern Mississippi’s Center for STEM Education is providing funding for the creation of kits, or mobile outreach demonstration models, designed to facilitate hands-on learning experiences to make research more accessible…

Be aware of scams regarding jury service

Beware! Once again, scammers are targeting Mississippi citizens regarding jury service. In the Southern District of Mississippi, which includes metro-Jackson and all counties and municipalities along and south of Interstate 20, a number of people have received phone calls and/or…

Blue Ribbon Committee Meetings

Beginning today, a Blue Ribbon Committee meeting on child protection will take place each Friday. Each meeting starts at 1 p.m. at the board meeting room at the district courthouse in Gulfport. Meetings will be moved to the EMA conference…

Mississippi Tax Free Weekend Starts Tomorrow

Mississippi's tax free weekend starting Friday. The money saving holiday runs until Sunday night. It applies to eligible items under the hundred dollar item limit. Items include clothing, school supplies and purchases…